Music Class with Mr. Dave

Story Time with JAMaROO

JAMaROO Kids’ Storytime Program is designed to enrich children’s imagination and creativity. It is their goal to broaden the student’s experiences of the world in which they live.
They will be providing the students with an introduction to cultures and traditions from all over the world, encouraging them to be respectful to others. Stories can come from the world’s oral traditions, fables, parables, fairy tales, folktales, myths and legends. Using the art of storytelling as well as the use of specially chosen books they bring each story to life. Sometimes this will include the use of puppets and other visual aids. Other times it may incorporate the use of song, dance and/or theater. These drop-in classes are $10 per family.

Music Class with Mr. Dave

Jitterbugs Movement Class

Jitterbugs was designed for toddlers who like to move! Through various types of movement, your tiny dancer will improve his/her coordination and balance, learn new ways to move, and enjoy acting silly with other toddlers. We recommend this class for walkers and up. Instructor Sarah Martay's goal is to provide children opportunities to celebrate their creativity, explore movement, and interact with others in a safe and productive way. $10 cash to drop in. Find out more about the instructor here.

Little Folkies Music Class

Little Folkies is a recreational song-circle for kids and parents created in San Francisco and instructed by active Bay Area musicians. This class features a repertoire of uplifting and down-to-earth folk tunes, both original and traditional, often accompanied by hand-movements, clapping, instrumental jamming, and dancing. These Appalachian / bluegrass inspired songs, composed by class creators Irena and Joshua Smith are favorites amongst families from Little Folkies classes, and are ripe for singing throughout your week to accompany a myriad of everyday activities.

Each class features only acoustic instruments like guitar, banjo and ukulele, a delightful array of nature inspired folk songs for children as well as hands on jamming on child sized instruments like accordions, xylophones, percussion, etc. Students also get instrumental recordings of class material to accompany singing at home.

Baby Sign Language Introductory Workshop

Learn more than 40 basic signs that are based on American Sign Language (ASL). Discover the important benefits of signing and all the techniques of teaching your pre-verbal baby to sign. Fun activities and songs will show you how easy it is to integrate simple signs into your everyday routine. Birth to 18 months.

Making Melodies Newborn and Infant (0’s and 1’s)

Making Melodies is a music program for babies and young infants! In class, we will focus on movement exercises, engaging activities, and of course musical experiences that are developmentally appropriate. This way your little ones are getting the maximum benefits that will increase their cognitive functions, motor, musical, and social skills. Making Melodies is lead by Lindsey St.Onge, a dedicated music educator receiving her Masters from Columbia University in Music and Music Education. This class is truly a blast for both caregiver and child! For More information, or to register visit www.makingmelodiesnyc.com.

Kick and Play

Brought to you by the creators of Super Soccer Stars, is a parent-child pre-soccer and movement program specifically designed for toddlers between 12 and 24 months. Individual attention, positive reinforcement, and engaging music help to develop pre-soccer skills that will have your toddlers learning to balance, run, kick and play – all while having a blast! ​

Making Melodies MIXED: newborns- 3+ years

Making Melodies is a music program for babies and young infants! In class, we will focus on movement exercises, engaging activities, and of course musical experiences that are developmentally appropriate. This way your little ones are getting the maximum benefits that will increase their cognitive functions, motor, musical, and social skills. Making Melodies is lead by Lindsey St.Onge, a dedicated music educator receiving her Masters from Columbia University in Music and Music Education. This class is truly a blast for both caregiver and child! For More information, or to register visit www.makingmelodiesnyc.com.

Making Melodies Newborns & Infants (0’s and 1’s)

Making Melodies is a music program for babies and young infants! In class, we will focus on movement exercises, engaging activities, and of course musical experiences that are developmentally appropriate. This way your little ones are getting the maximum benefits that will increase their cognitive functions, motor, musical, and social skills. Making Melodies is lead by Lindsey St.Onge, a dedicated music educator receiving her Masters from Columbia University in Music and Music Education. This class is truly a blast for both caregiver and child! For More information, or to register visit www.makingmelodiesnyc.com.

Making Melodies Sing & Play (1’s and 2’s)

Making Melodies is a music program for babies and young infants! In class, we will focus on movement exercises, engaging activities, and of course musical experiences that are developmentally appropriate. This way your little ones are getting the maximum benefits that will increase their cognitive functions, motor, musical, and social skills. Making Melodies is lead by Lindsey St.Onge, a dedicated music educator receiving her Masters from Columbia University in Music and Music Education. This class is truly a blast for both caregiver and child! For More information, or to register visit www.makingmelodiesnyc.com.

Little Folkies Music Class

Little Folkies is a recreational song-circle for kids and parents created in San Francisco and instructed by active Bay Area musicians. This class features a repertoire of uplifting and down-to-earth folk tunes, both original and traditional, often accompanied by hand-movements, clapping, instrumental jamming, and dancing. These Appalachian / bluegrass inspired songs, composed by class creators Irena and Joshua Smith are favorites amongst families from Little Folkies classes, and are ripe for singing throughout your week to accompany a myriad of everyday activities.

Each class features only acoustic instruments like guitar, banjo and ukulele, a delightful array of nature inspired folk songs for children as well as hands on jamming on child sized instruments like accordions, xylophones, percussion, etc. Students also get instrumental recordings of class material to accompany singing at home.

Little Folkies Music Class

Little Folkies is a recreational song-circle for kids and parents created in San Francisco and instructed by active Bay Area musicians. This class features a repertoire of uplifting and down-to-earth folk tunes, both original and traditional, often accompanied by hand-movements, clapping, instrumental jamming, and dancing. These Appalachian / bluegrass inspired songs, composed by class creators Irena and Joshua Smith are favorites amongst families from Little Folkies classes, and are ripe for singing throughout your week to accompany a myriad of everyday activities.

Each class features only acoustic instruments like guitar, banjo and ukulele, a delightful array of nature inspired folk songs for children as well as hands on jamming on child sized instruments like accordions, xylophones, percussion, etc. Students also get instrumental recordings of class material to accompany singing at home.

Little Folkies Music Class

Little Folkies is a recreational song-circle for kids and parents created in San Francisco and instructed by active Bay Area musicians. This class features a repertoire of uplifting and down-to-earth folk tunes, both original and traditional, often accompanied by hand-movements, clapping, instrumental jamming, and dancing. These Appalachian / bluegrass inspired songs, composed by class creators Irena and Joshua Smith are favorites amongst families from Little Folkies classes, and are ripe for singing throughout your week to accompany a myriad of everyday activities.

Each class features only acoustic instruments like guitar, banjo and ukulele, a delightful array of nature inspired folk songs for children as well as hands on jamming on child sized instruments like accordions, xylophones, percussion, etc. Students also get instrumental recordings of class material to accompany singing at home.

Moosiki Kids Music Class

Moosiki Kids classes are interactive "grownup-and-me" style music classes for adults and children ages 4 months to 4 years. Moosiki Kid s blends traditional musical learning with a blend of baby sign language and also a more relaxed, rock-and-roll style, having fun while actually learning musical terms and playing musical instruments of our own. Of course we need to mix it up by using a parachute, puppets, and other various props, all the while incorporating music in every exercise. Our number one goal is to have fun, and by doing so, learn musically at the same time!

Sign up for 2 or more classes it's $24/class, or if you'd like to do a single class it's $29/class.

Please visit our website at www.moosikikids.com to register for your free trial or reserve your pay-per-class! (Please note classes do sell out so a reservation is strongly encouraged!)

About Moosiki Kids: Moosiki Kids was founded in February of 2012 by Laura Nupponen, who had been teaching babies music at various companies in Manhattan for the past 7 years! In addition to teaching the toddlers that inspire her every day, Laura has performed at various venues in New York and abroad, including the Metropolitan Opera and Edinburough Fringe Festival! Laura has a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and an MFA from Columbia University.

Moosiki Kids classes are interactive "grownup-and-me" style music classes for adults and children ages 4 months to 4 years. Moosiki Kids blends traditional musical learning with a more relaxed, rock-and-roll style, having fun while actually learning musical terms and playing musical instruments of our own. Of course we need to mix it up by using a parachute, puppets, and other various props, all the while incorporating music in every exercise. Our number one goal is to have fun, and by doing so, learn musically at the same time!

The 2 or more is just $20/class, or if you'd like to just do drop-ins, it's $25/class.

Studio 4 Art’s Preschool Program

Studio 4 Art’s Preschool Program will ignite your child’s imagination while teaching the fundamentals of art with an instructor led project. Students will work in all materials such as clay, painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, sewing, and mosaics. Limited to 8 children, drop off recommended. For more information, or to register, visit Studio 4 Art.

Yoga with Jamaroo

Yoga is a fun, healthy, educational, challenging, and noncompetitive activity that children love. Children of this generation live in a fast paced world surrounded by stress and anxiety yoga can help to counter these pressures and teach children how to relax. In JAMaROO Kids Yoga children will work on strengthening their growing bodies and stretching their little muscles, while improving their balance, coordination, and concentration. This class provides children with a great opportunity to discover the joy of exercise and fitness. Children will use their imaginations to understand yoga poses and learn about nature and world that surrounds them. In JAMaROO kids Yoga children are exposed to a diversity of music from around the world. Through Yoga, children can learn about a different culture. JAMaROO Kids, along with many other educators and parents, believe that yoga can help children build a sense of accomplishment and confidence.

Story Time for Infants with Jamaroo

JAMaROO Kids’ Storytime Program is designed to enrich children’s imagination and creativity. It is their goal to broaden the student’s experiences of the world in which they live.
They will be providing the students with an introduction to cultures and traditions from all over the world, encouraging them to be respectful to others. Stories can come from the world’s oral traditions, fables, parables, fairy tales, folktales, myths and legends. Using the art of storytelling as well as the use of specially chosen books they bring each story to life. Sometimes this will include the use of puppets and other visual aids. Other times it may incorporate the use of song, dance and/or theater. These drop-in classes are $10 per family for ages 0-2.

Holistic Moms Network - Manhattan Chapter Meetup

The Holistic Moms Network is a diverse group of holistic moms and dads from across Manhattan. All moms (and dads) with an interest in holistic health and green living are welcome. For more information or to find out what topics will be discussed please visit our website.

Moosiki Kids Music Class

Moosiki Kids classes are interactive "grownup-and-me" style music classes for adults and children ages 4 months to 4 years. Moosiki Kid s blends traditional musical learning with a blend of baby sign language and also a more relaxed, rock-and-roll style, having fun while actually learning musical terms and playing musical instruments of our own. Of course we need to mix it up by using a parachute, puppets, and other various props, all the while incorporating music in every exercise. Our number one goal is to have fun, and by doing so, learn musically at the same time!

Sign up for 2 or more classes it's $24/class, or if you'd like to do a single class it's $29/class.

Please visit our website at www.moosikikids.com to register for your free trial or reserve your pay-per-class! (Please note classes do sell out so a reservation is strongly encouraged!)

About Moosiki Kids: Moosiki Kids was founded in February of 2012 by Laura Nupponen, who had been teaching babies music at various companies in Manhattan for the past 7 years! In addition to teaching the toddlers that inspire her every day, Laura has performed at various venues in New York and abroad, including the Metropolitan Opera and Edinburough Fringe Festival! Laura has a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and an MFA from Columbia University.

Making Melodies Sing & Play (1’s and 2’s)

Making Melodies is a music program for babies and young infants! In class, we will focus on movement exercises, engaging activities, and of course musical experiences that are developmentally appropriate. This way your little ones are getting the maximum benefits that will increase their cognitive functions, motor, musical, and social skills. Making Melodies is lead by Lindsey St.Onge, a dedicated music educator receiving her Masters from Columbia University in Music and Music Education. This class is truly a blast for both caregiver and child! For More information, or to register visit www.makingmelodiesnyc.com.

Walking with Whitney Birth - 3 months

This Walking With Whitney class is geared for caregivers and babies between the ages of birth and 3 months old. If you feel your baby is too young to attend class, please feel free to attend on your own or bring a doll to practice some of the techniques.

In this class, we will discuss how to read your baby's cues such as stress signs to determine their needs before crying. We focus on proper positioning within containers such as bouncy seats, swings, and strollers. We will talk about why proper positioning is important and how it can affect your baby's development. We will work with you and your baby to practice hands on, simple tummy time tips and tricks in order to promote happy tummy time from the very beginning. We'll also talk about when to start tummy time with your newborn, how often you should encourage tummy time, and what positions are ideal to ensure successful tummy time.

We'll answer questions such as: "How do I play and interact with my newborn", "Is my baby showing typical signs of development", and "How best do I hold my baby".

Additionally, we will touch upon topics such as proper positioning in baby carriers, things to consider when swaddling, appropriate and effective toys for this age group in order to promote development. Lastly, we focus on how to make daily routines more playful and meaningful, and how to use these opportunities to promote your baby's natural development.

Walking with Whitney 4 - 6 months

Walking With Whitney: 4-6 Months is a baby wellness, parent education, and infant gross motor class. This a mommy and me class which is geared for babies 4 to 6 months old. In this class we will focus on teaching caregivers how to therapeutically play with their infant to promote gross motor skills. Go beyond the checklists and learn about the developmental sequence and how to play with your baby to enhance their natural development. This class will go into detail about simple, everyday activities you can do during playtime and diaper changes to promote your baby’s strength, visual-motor skills, and age appropriate gross motor skills. We will practice playing with your baby to work on specific skills such as rolling, tummy time, and sitting. We will begin to discuss how to help your baby transition into and out of sitting. We will not only discuss how to promote happy time but also talk about how to advance your baby’s tummy time skills helping them to reach and pivot while on their tummies. In addition to playtime, we will also explore and discuss proper positioning in equipment such as bouncy seats and swings as well as appropriate toy recommendations for each age group. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new parents, ask questions about development in a supportive environment, and enhance your knowledge of infant development. Please join us for a class to learn how to better play with your infant!

Whitney Burke is a pediatric physical therapist who has worked with children of the Upper East Side for over 5 years. She specializes in helping children with a range of developmental disabilities focusing primarily on children birth to 3 years of age. She is professionally trained in neuro-developmental treatment. Prior to working on the UES, she started her career at Blythedale Children's Hospital. Whitney is looking forward to sharing her knowledge and expertise of infant development with the families of the UES.

Lactation Partners Drop-In Clinic

Join the lactation consultants from Lactation Partners for a drop in breastfeeding clinic. This will provide you with the opportunity to “fine tune” your baby’s latch, check for weight gains, ask questions or just connect with other breastfeeding moms. This is not meant to replace an in home lactation consultation. The cost is $40 check or cash.

6 Week Baby Sign Language Playgroup

This six-week playgroup is a fun opportunity for you to build your signing vocabulary with themes like mealtime, animals, colors, family, bedtime, and more. Two different playgroup series are offered for an increased opportunity to practice and build your signing vocabulary. One is called Playgroup Zoom and the other is called Playgroup Boom. No need to take them in order; you can start with either Zoom or Boom. Both Playgroup Boom and Playgroup Zoom include the essential basic starter signs and vary in the more advanced vocabulary. When babies are around 13 to 14 months old and expressing many signs, parents often enroll in the alternate series as a refresher course to grow their vocabulary.

Playgroup Series Six 60 minute sessions | 4 to 18 months

*It is recommended that you enroll in the Introductory Workshop prior to taking this playgroup series.

Baby Sign Language 6 Week Playgroup Series

Wednesdays July 23rd - September 10th (No class on September 3rd)

This six-week playgroup is a fun opportunity for you to build your signing vocabulary with themes like mealtime, animals, colors, family, bedtime, and more. Two different playgroup series are offered for an increased opportunity to practice and build your signing vocabulary. One is called Playgroup Zoom and the other is called Playgroup Boom. No need to take them in order; you can start with either Zoom or Boom. Both Playgroup Boom and Playgroup Zoom include the essential basic starter signs and vary in the more advanced vocabulary. When babies are around 13 to 14 months old and expressing many signs, parents often enroll in the alternate series as a refresher course to grow their vocabulary.

Early Bird Price: $125 per individual/$185 per couple.

*It is recommended that you enroll in the Introductory Workshop prior to taking this playgroup series.

For more information and to register, click here. For more information on baby sign language, see our blog article.

Babywearing International of NYC Support Meeting

Join Babywearing International of NYC (BWI of NYC) for a free Babywearing Support meeting to get help with a carrier that isn't fitting well, to try a new one (or several), and to meet other babywearers. We also have a Lending Library from which members ($30 dues/year) may borrow. Children, partners, caregivers, and expecting parents are all welcome! If you have specific issue you would like us to address, please arrive on time.

Please join us on Facebook for online support and for the complete list of BWI of NYC meetings.

Expecting Twins Workshop

The Challenge
You’re expecting twins! You have a million questions and you don’t know where to start. Plus you have no idea who to talk to. You need some answers and you need a support system to get you through it.

The Solution
Twin Love Concierge’s UES Expecting Twins Meetup Workshops help connect you with other expecting twin parents in your local area while answering all of the twin questions you would like answered. We combine the two essentials all new twin parents need – support and experience. From twin baby gear essentials through to preparing for your first few weeks home with the babies there is nothing we don't cover!

Infant/ Child CPR Class with Newborn Soutions

Join us for a CPR Class with Newborn Solutions.

CPR, or Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is used on anybody who has stopped breathing or whose heart has stopped beating. Choking, drowning or other unforeseen events can cause this emergency situation. Knowing what to do in an instant can save your child’s life.

Your NewboRN Solutions, Inc. instructor is a Registered Nurse with hospital experience in an emergency or critical care setting.
The CPR course is certified by the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross.
The class is taught through lecture, DVD, and hands-on for a complete learning experience.
The curriculum can be tailored to your needs.
With fewer students than a hospital or commercial setting, you will receive the individualized attention you need to be a competent and confident parent or caregiver.
Class takes 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours depending on size of the group and time spent on questions asked.

Let’s All Sing Along Music Classes

For children newborn to 4 years old. This entertaining music program stimulates a child’s cognitive, emotional, social, language, and physical development by incorporating vocal development, movement, listening and expression. Children experience various instruments, singing, storytelling, and dancing games from around the world. Children will learn about pitch, rhythm, musical notes, symbols and much more! The drop-in rate is $20.00 per child.

Let’s All Sing Along Music Classes

For children newborn to 4 years old. This entertaining music program stimulates a child’s cognitive, emotional, social, language, and physical development by incorporating vocal development, movement, listening and expression. Children experience various instruments, singing, storytelling, and dancing games from around the world. Children will learn about pitch, rhythm, musical notes, symbols and much more! The drop-in rate is $20.00 per child. To find out more information visit: www.jannyshappymusicalnotes.com.

Moosiki Kids Music Class

Moosiki Kids classes are interactive "grownup-and-me" style music classes for adults and children ages 4 months to 4 years. Moosiki Kid s blends traditional musical learning with a blend of baby sign language and also a more relaxed, rock-and-roll style, having fun while actually learning musical terms and playing musical instruments of our own. Of course we need to mix it up by using a parachute, puppets, and other various props, all the while incorporating music in every exercise. Our number one goal is to have fun, and by doing so, learn musically at the same time!

Sign up for 2 or more classes it's $24/class, or if you'd like to do a single class it's $29/class.

About Moosiki Kids: Moosiki Kids was founded in February of 2012 by Laura Nupponen, who had been teaching babies music at various companies in Manhattan for the past 7 years! In addition to teaching the toddlers that inspire her every day, Laura has performed at various venues in New York and abroad, including the Metropolitan Opera and Edinburough Fringe Festival! Laura has a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and an MFA from Columbia University.

Moosiki Kids Music Class

Moosiki Kids classes are interactive "grownup-and-me" style music classes for adults and children ages 4 months to 4 years. Moosiki Kid s blends traditional musical learning with a blend of baby sign language and also a more relaxed, rock-and-roll style, having fun while actually learning musical terms and playing musical instruments of our own. Of course we need to mix it up by using a parachute, puppets, and other various props, all the while incorporating music in every exercise. Our number one goal is to have fun, and by doing so, learn musically at the same time!

Sign up for 2 or more classes it's $24/class, or if you'd like to do a single class it's $29/class.

Please visit our website at www.moosikikids.com to register for your free trial or reserve your pay-per-class! (Please note classes do sell out so a reservation is strongly encouraged!)

About Moosiki Kids: Moosiki Kids was founded in February of 2012 by Laura Nupponen, who had been teaching babies music at various companies in Manhattan for the past 7 years! In addition to teaching the toddlers that inspire her every day, Laura has performed at various venues in New York and abroad, including the Metropolitan Opera and Edinburough Fringe Festival! Laura has a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and an MFA from Columbia University.

Moosiki Kids Music Class

Moosiki Kids classes are interactive "grownup-and-me" style music classes for adults and children ages 4 months to 4 years. Moosiki Kid s blends traditional musical learning with a blend of baby sign language and also a more relaxed, rock-and-roll style, having fun while actually learning musical terms and playing musical instruments of our own. Of course we need to mix it up by using a parachute, puppets, and other various props, all the while incorporating music in every exercise. Our number one goal is to have fun, and by doing so, learn musically at the same time!

Sign up for 2 or more classes it's $24/class, or if you'd like to do a single class it's $29/class.

Please visit our website at www.moosikikids.com to register for your free trial or reserve your pay-per-class! (Please note classes do sell out so a reservation is strongly encouraged!)

About Moosiki Kids: Moosiki Kids was founded in February of 2012 by Laura Nupponen, who had been teaching babies music at various companies in Manhattan for the past 7 years! In addition to teaching the toddlers that inspire her every day, Laura has performed at various venues in New York and abroad, including the Metropolitan Opera and Edinburough Fringe Festival! Laura has a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and an MFA from Columbia University.

Expecting Twins Workshop

The Challenge
You’re expecting twins! You have a million questions and you don’t know where to start. Plus you have no idea who to talk to. You need some answers and you need a support system to get you through it.

The Solution
Twin Love Concierge’s UES Expecting Twins Meetup Workshops help connect you with other expecting twin parents in your local area while answering all of the twin questions you would like answered. We combine the two essentials all new twin parents need – support and experience. From twin baby gear essentials through to preparing for your first few weeks home with the babies there is nothing we don't cover!